Author: Joan Blaeu (1596-1673)
Title: [Cartography, antique print, engraving] BRIELA, map of Briel (Brielle), published 1649.
Description: Map with a bird-eye-view on Briel. Titled on the top right: 'BRIELA.' On the top left corner, the coat of arms of Holland and on the right that of the city.City view – stadsgezicht – old map- oude kaart – Brielle – Brilium – Le Briel – Zuid-Holland.Used in: Joan Blaeu, Novum ac Magnum Theatrum Urbium, vol. 1: Belgica Libera ac Foederata, Amsterdam, 1649. With Latin text in letterpress on verso. Engraving on paper; plate mark: 382 x 501 mm, total: 478 x 620 mm; vertical folding crease at center, some smudges on the margins, otherwise in very good condition. Text in letterpress on verso.

Keywords: Cartography|Topography & Travel